What is La Befana?

The Feast of the Epiphany is celebrated January 6 with a national holiday in Italy, and the tradition of La Befana are a big part of Italian Christmas celebrations. Epiphany commemorates the 12th day of Christmas when the three Wise Men arrived at the manger bearing gifts for Baby Jesus.

The Legend of La Befana. Sweep Away the Old Year, Italian Style, by Susan Van Allen

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The Legend of La Befana: Christmas in Italy - Dream of Italy

One of my favorite holiday traditions comes after the new year and features a prominent figure in Italian folklore: La Befana.

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